Distance From Vanimo Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, VAI - IAH Distance

The distance from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8288 miles or 13337 kilometers or 7197 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vanimo ( Papua New Guinea ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vanimo and Houston takes around 19 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vanimo Airport, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 19 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VAI - IAH

Kilometers		13337 km
Statute Miles		8288 miles
Nautical Miles		7197 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 3 minutes

Vanimo Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - VAI to IAH Flight Path

Location of Vanimo Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vanimo to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vanimo, Papua New Guinea and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Vanimo, Papua New Guinea and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAI - IAH

Time difference between Vanimo (Papua New Guinea) and Houston (United States) is 15 Hours.
Houston time is 15 Hours behind Vanimo.

Location	Local Time
Vanimo (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-05, 19:08:41 +10
Houston (United States)	2026-05-05, 04:08:41 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vanimo Airport (VAI / AYVN) Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States